Riot defends First Stand Brazil venue decision, promises review after 2026 event

League of Legends fans hoping for a stadium-level spectacle at First Stand 2026 were instead met with a much smaller stage this year with the CBLOL studio, and the backlash was loud enough that Riot Games has now responded.

The tournament, currently taking place in São Paulo, drew criticism from viewers who felt the venue size did not match the scale expected of an international League event.